Can My Dog Eat Chicken?

Yes. Chicken is a great protein boost for dogs, and it’s exactly the sort of food your dog would be eating in the wild. Some vets warn against raw chicken because of the risk of salmonella or other bacterial contamination. For that reason, cooked chicken is safer. But a dog’s stomach acid is much more acidic than a human’s, providing greater protection against bacteria.

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Serving Ideas

Your dog will enjoy chicken raw or cooked:

Served along with a smaller serving of your dog’s usual food

On its own as a treat

Mixed with a healthy grain (such as brown rice) and a vegetable (such as green beans) for homemade dog food

Cecily Sailer

Cecily Sailer runs creative writing programs for the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation. She earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of Houston and reviews books for The Dallas Morning News. Cecily is also the proud momma of two hounds, Henry and Mabel, but Wony the Pug was her first dog love.